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At the upcoming NRECA Co-Op Cyber Tech Conference in Arlington, VA, Rick Hudson, CTO of Critical Path Security, will be delivering an insightful session on preparing for your cyber insurance renewal. This session, scheduled for June 11-13, 2024, promises to equip attendees with essential knowledge and practical steps to streamline the renewal process. Key Topics to be Covered 1. Understanding Basic Requirements: Rick will begin by discussing the fundamental requirements that insurance providers are looking for. These requirements are becoming increasingly standardized, and understanding them is the first step in ensuring a smooth renewal process. 2. Proactive Steps to Save Money: One of the highlights of the session will be a discussion on proactive steps that can potentially lower your insurance premiums. Rick will share insights on measures that can enhance your cybersecurity posture, thereby making your cooperative a less risky proposition for insurers. 3. "Extra Credit" Items: Rick will…

We are thrilled to announce that Patrick Kelley will be speaking at the upcoming Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentorship Event, hosted by The City Tutors & The Mentor Project. This virtual event is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It promises to be an engaging and insightful experience, connecting professionals and aspiring innovators across various fields. Event Details Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Platform: ZOOM Registration Link: Sign up here Spots are limited, so make sure to register early to secure your place. Why Attend? This event is a unique opportunity to meet and interact with professionals from diverse industries, including: Engineering Technology Robotics Psychology Branding Creativity Cyber Security Media Non-Profits Event Planning Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to gain new insights, a professional aiming to expand your network, or simply someone interested in innovation and mentorship, this…

Most of us have online accounts for everything, from government services to online shopping. Each new account requires a username and password. While reusing credentials across multiple accounts may seem convenient, it significantly increases your risk of falling victim to cyber attacks. With a single compromised password, cyber criminals can unlock multiple accounts, gaining access to your personal information and more. The Risks of Password Reuse User credentials are a prime target for cyber criminals, who exploit the fact that many people reuse their passwords. Cyber criminals target both organizations and individuals, exploiting system vulnerabilities, deploying phishing attacks, and disguising malware as legitimate files to steal sensitive information. Once stolen, these credentials can be sold or shared online, making them accessible to other malicious actors. Even if your password was stolen years ago, reusing it today exposes you to cyber attacks like credential stuffing. To safeguard your accounts, avoid reusing…

Another emergency security update has been released for Google Chrome, this time for CVE-2024-4761. This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue which leads to unauthorized data access, arbitrary code execution, and program crashes. In the advisory released by Google, they acknowledged that this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild. Chrome should automatically update over the next few days, but users have been advised to ensure they are up to date. The patched versions of Chrome are: 0.6367.207/.208 for Mac and Windows 0.6367.207 for Linux 0.6367.207 for the "Extended Stable" channel for Mac and Windows. This advisory comes only days after the release of an advisory for CVE-2024-4671, which is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Visuals component. The Visuals component is responsible to rendering and displaying content in the browser. This flaw also leads to remote code execution and program crashes. Google acknowledged this vulnerability is also being actively…